The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that Nicaragua’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would end Jan. 5, 2019. DHS also extended the TPS designation for Honduras an additional six months from its Jan. 5, 2018, scheduled expiration. TPS status was granted to both countries after Hurricane Mitch struck Central America in 1998. The storm […]
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Trump Unloads on Diversity Visa Lottery Program, Suspect Charged in NYC Attack
President Donald Trump today opened his cabinet meeting emphasizing the White House’s efforts regarding yesterday’s terror attack on the streets of New York City and took aim at the country’s Diversity Visa Lottery. “I am today starting the process of terminating the diversity lottery program,” Trump said.” Diversity lottery. Sounds nice. It’s not nice. It’s […]
Tillerson, Mattis Testify on Use of Military Force
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Monday with recommendations regarding the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Tillerson noted in his prepared remarks that the United States does not need any new authorization to continue campaigns against Islamic State of […]
D.C.-Area Airports Implement New Carry-on Procedures
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began phasing in new carry-on bag screening requirements at Washington-area airports last week. “These measures, both seen and unseen, include enhanced screening of passengers and electronic devices as well as heightened security standards for aircraft and airports,” said spokesman Mike England in a statement from TSA. “As threats continue to […]